Dandy boy in studio prop top hat. Private Collection.
This boy’s evening suit is well tailored, but his studio prop top hat adds a touch of humor to the look. What a cutie!
The cigarette was most likely a prop too (it looks lit but with no smoke). I would think responsible parents considered tobacco to be like alcohol and didn’t let their children start this early (I don’t think he’s even 10).
RPPC: AZO squares 1926-1940’s.
Bowlers And High Collars 
May 9th, 2016 at 9:18 pm
Superb! My grandfather started smoking at age thirteen with his father’s consent, I believe. I think this young man may be older than you think. I would guess thirteen or fourteen.
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May 10th, 2016 at 2:30 am
You think he’s older? Maybe he smoked then. Yeah I think 13 is around when most started, unless you were a street kid, in which case 6 or about :-P
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May 10th, 2016 at 2:36 am
Yes, I’d say so. Even with all the terrible things going on these days, I really believe lots of things are better than back then!
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May 10th, 2016 at 2:43 am
Agreed. Life was good but mostly for the well-to-do and people were not, in general, as open minded as today (although this is debatable in the US)
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May 10th, 2016 at 3:15 am
Hmm, yes indeed. The USA is sailing in uncharted waters these days!
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